Oleksandr Usyk “The Cat”
Heavyweight · Ukraine · Boxing
Southpaw technical master with elite footwork and stamina
Late-round breakdowns built on footwork and volume
Record & stats
| Division | Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | Boxing |
| Promotion | Boxing |
| Nationality | Ukraine |
| Born | Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine |
| Pro debut | 2013 |
| Height | 191cm |
| Reach | 198cm |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Age | 39 |
| KO rate | 64% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
64% Finish rate- 16 KO/TKO · 64%
- 9 Decision · 36%
Titles & honors
- WBA / WBC / IBF Heavyweight Champion
- Former undisputed champion
Biography
Oleksandr Usyk is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and one of the greatest technicians of his era. A London 2012 Olympic gold medalist who turned pro in 2013, he first became undisputed cruiserweight champion in 2018 by winning the World Boxing Super Series.
Moving up to heavyweight, he beat Anthony Joshua twice (2021 and 2022) to claim the WBA, IBF and WBO titles. He then made history by defeating Tyson Fury in May 2024 to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era, and beat Fury again in their December 2024 rematch.
Usyk is a southpaw built on footwork, ring IQ and relentless late-fight volume — he typically starts measured and breaks opponents down over the championship rounds. He twice defeated Daniel Dubois, including a fifth-round knockout in July 2025 to reunify the division.
As of June 2026 he remains undefeated at 25-0 (16 KOs) and the reigning undisputed heavyweight king.
Fight history
- WRico VerhoevenW TKO 11
- WDaniel DuboisW KO 5
FAQ
- Is Oleksandr Usyk undefeated?
- Yes. He is 25-0 with 16 knockouts as of June 2026.
- Did Usyk beat Tyson Fury?
- Yes, twice — in May 2024 (to become undisputed) and again in their December 2024 rematch.
- How many divisions is Usyk undisputed in?
- Two — he was undisputed cruiserweight champion (2018) and is undisputed heavyweight champion.
- Did Usyk beat Anthony Joshua?
- Yes, twice — in September 2021 and August 2022.